Is Prince William & Kate Middleton running into issues?

Rumors suggest trouble in paradise between Prince William and Kate Middleton.

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Prince William was rumored to have engaged in "pegging" but Kate has refused.

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Author Tom Quinn wrote a book about the couple's relationship and royal children's upbringing.

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William's nicknames for Kate include "Babykins" and "Duchess of Doolittle" as a joke.

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William refers to Kate as "darling" with signs of annoyance when unhappy.

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William and Kate want to be seen as an ordinary couple with the same stresses as everyone else.

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Palace aides add to the stress of their daily lives.

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